Boostjunkie Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 KW currently only offers a Variant 2 coilovers for the 05+ LGT and while they are extremely fine coilovers, I've been hankering for a set of Variant 3's for our cars. Our KW rep stopped by today to chat and I asked if making some Variant 3's for our cars would be possible. He told me that if I could put together an order for at least 10 sets he would make it happen. For those somewhat unfamiliar with the KW product line Variant 3's offer rebound AND compression damping adjustability and also feature external resevoirs. They are superb coilovers for the track and the street. Pricing isn't set of course, but should be right in line with the 08 STi Variant 3. Figure around $2100 and you won't be too far off one way or the other. Post up to this thread and let me know if there is sufficient demand to allow me to push forward with KW . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 If I needed new ones I would definitely be in. My KW2s are a fine match for my driving abilities (track and street) so until I see an obvious need for more adjustments I will stick with what I have. Free bump though, on what is undoubtedly a very nice coil-over. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I have not been that impressed with KW v2, not sure if I would try KW v3, but I guess I'd be tempted. Depending on the spring rates. Aren't STI ones supplied with 8 kg springs both front and back? If they were 8/9kg or 8/10kg I'd be interested. I really prefer setups with stiffer springs in the rear - like Bilsteins 6/8kg or Tein Flex 8/9 kg. KW v2 with 7/7 kg springs felt unbalanced. Finally, there is a rumor that 08 STI suspensions may simply bolt on to our cars - despite different rear suspension arrangement, the rear shocks dimenions are same or close enough. Anyone verified that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 do they come with camber/caster plates? -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceComp Engineering Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I have not been that impressed with KW v2, not sure if I would try KW v3, but I guess I'd be tempted. Depending on the spring rates. Aren't STI ones supplied with 8 kg springs both front and back? If they were 8/9kg or 8/10kg I'd be interested. I really prefer setups with stiffer springs in the rear - like Bilsteins 6/8kg or Tein Flex 8/9 kg. KW v2 with 7/7 kg springs felt unbalanced. Finally, there is a rumor that 08 STI suspensions may simply bolt on to our cars - despite different rear suspension arrangement, the rear shocks dimenions are same or close enough. Anyone verified that? The 2 rear set ups are vastly different when you get them off the cars and on the bench. The 08 STI is even MORE travel challenged than the LGT. Mw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjoe Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 This could have been interesting if I didn't have a set of Tarmac 1's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanP Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 get them to build the shock bodies so that they may be installed at 1-1.5" higher than stock LGT ride height and I bet you will get some business from all the OBXT folks that are ready to boat anchor their MR CO's. First company (KW or Tein) that build this will get my money. SeanP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 get them to build the shock bodies so that they may be installed at 1-1.5" higher than stock LGT ride height and I bet you will get some business from all the OBXT folks that are ready to boat anchor their MR CO's. First company (KW or Tein) that build this will get my money. SeanP Too bad there aren't enough OB owners that mod to make the effort lucrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 any word on if they come with camber plates? -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 How do these ride? Was thinking about picking up some simple bilstein coilovers but these look interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 any word on if they come with camber plates? Most of KW's coilovers reuse the stock top hats, so no camber plates. The added compliance from the OEM top hats also helps quite a bit with NVH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Ok... I'm interested... What will the spring rates be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Ok... I'm interested... What will the spring rates be? That is somewhat open to debate right now. I'd guess 8kg/mm F/R like the V2's, but that is certainly something that can be changed by KW as necessary when this proceeds forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I thought V2 are 7kg f/r I'd say for track duty 8/9 or 8/10 kg f/r would be the ticket. I like Tein Flex 8/9 kg around track better than my Bilsteins with 6/8 kg springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 to be honest. thoese rates are still too low to track/autox. ours cars need at least 10-12K springs to control the weight. Im 3-wheeling the car on preloaded tien flexes with 25mm swaybars, so even then, there in not enough spring to keep the car flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 to be honest. thoese rates are still too low to track/autox. ours cars need at least 10-12K springs to control the weight. Im 3-wheeling the car on preloaded tien flexes with 25mm swaybars, so even then, there in not enough spring to keep the car flat. I agree. 10-12k if you have R-comps. In the rain the lower spring rates of the KW2s were perfect. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Boost your PM box is full. Trying to get back to you on the megan cartridges and this looks to be the last thead you posted in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 thank god these werent available when i bought mine, lest i be tempted. external reservoirs are pretty hardcore car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Bump! Still interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashadg1 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Paul, I have been trying to get a hold of you for a couple months, are you8 still with us? It's Scott from Yoko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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